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09 April 2020
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Delivering triplets in war-torn Yemen, under shadow of pandemic
“We also kept hearing on the television about a new virus called corona that is killing people in many countries,...
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25 March 2020
Statement
UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy
To date, there is no scientific evidence about the increased susceptibility of pregnant women to COVID-19. However, pregnancy brings physical changes that might make some pregnant…
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19 March 2020
Press Release
UNFPA Welcomes Japan’s Support for Women’s Protection in Yemen
The Government of Japan has donated USD $818,181 in support of UNFPA’s interventions to improve lifesaving protection services for vulnerable and displaced women and girls across…
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16 March 2020
Press Release
Joint funding from Sweden, Netherlands and Switzerland helps to expand women’s protection services across Yemen
UNFPA welcomed the generous contribution of US$8.0 million from the Governments of Sweden, Netherlands and Switzerland to assist the most vulnerable women and girls with…
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15 March 2020
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After 10 Years a Safe Delivery for Aziza
Married at 15 years, Aziza and her husband tried getting pregnant for 10 years with no luck. “When I became pregnant with my first child, it was a very happy time for me and…
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04 March 2020
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Swedish Foreign Minister visits women's safe spaces in south Yemen
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Ms. Ann Linde and other high-level officials visited a UNFPA established shelter and safe space in Aden and spoke to…
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06 February 2020
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Action plan seeks to reach 48 million women and girls in humanitarian crises
When Yemen’s unrelenting conflict arrived in Taizz City late last year, Ashwaq saw her neighbourhood fall to pieces. Amid the bombardments, her house caught fire.
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30 January 2020
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In war-torn Yemen, life-threatening pregnancy complication finds a happy ending
Amani was delighted to be pregnant. Then she experienced a life-threatening complication.
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14 January 2020
Press Release
UNFPA Scales Up Lifesaving Services for Women and Girls in Yemen with Support from the United Arab Emirates
UNFPA welcomed the generous contribution of US$25 million from the United Arab Emirates to scale up assistance to the most vulnerable women and girls with lifesaving reproductive…
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